Herron Receives Life Term for Dual Murders in Missouri
William Herron aged 24 pleaded guilty to two murder charges in Jefferson City Court. He was sentenced to life in Missouri State Penitentiary after admitting to killing drug suspect Robert Bussen near Flint Hill on November 30, 1969 and Sheriff Lt. Albert Masterman, with claims of escape attempts in prior years. The plea came amid his jail break history and alleged motive tied to a federal narcotics witness. Herron also implicated in a weapon disposal detail, with testimony from a Nashville girlfriend present during court.
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William Herron
Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Herron
James
Robert Bussen
Flint Hill
St. Charles County
Albert Masterman
Nashville
Cole County Herron
Indiana
Bussen
Sidney Howlett
Masterman
Weldon Springs
St Charles Follies to Open March 25 at High School
Folk singer Mrs. Russ Rodgers prepares for the St Charles Jaycees First Capitol Follies a three night show starting March 25 in the St Charles High School auditorium. The theme Love Then and Now features music dance and comedy sketches. Tickets cost 2.50 for adults and 1 for children.
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Russ Rodgers
St. Charles
Capitol
Paper Drive Scheduled by Troop 761 Scouts
Members of Boy Scout Troop 761 announce a scrap paper drive this Saturday and Sunday with a collection truck at Hawthorne Shopping Center. For pickup in St Charles call 724-1881.
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Boy Scout Troop 761
Hawthorne
St. Charles
Library to set up Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Trading Centers
St Charles County Library O Fallon Branch and Wentzville Branch will host trading centers for Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books. Children trade titles by swapping books, keeping collections fresh. Librarians say trading reduces cost and wear while maintaining access for families.
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St. Charles County
O’fallon
Wentzville
Patricia Finley
Unpredictables Entertained in Wharton Home
The March 10 meeting of the Unpredictables Extension Club was hosted by Mrs. Dee Wharton who presented a program on Meats Identifying Cuts and Grades. Roll call featured a household hint and several members were present. The April 14 gathering will be at Mrs. Bennett Dunn with a program on knits and donations for the club charity.
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Unpredictables Extension Club
Dee Wharton
Bennett Dunn
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Scotts
America
Wharton
Beltone
Abler’s Jewelers
Main St
St. Charles, Mo
Beltone Hearing Aid Service
Olive St
St. Louis, Mo
Holland
Eastmen
Pennsylvania
Altmann’s
N. Main
Wen AN ST. Charles
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